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Study finds escitalopram beats agomelatine, duloxetine in preventing depression relapse

A large analysis found that escitalopram is the most effective antidepressant for preventing relapse in recovering depression patients, outperforming others like agomelatine and duloxetine. This research...

BBC Health · 3 days ago · 1 min read

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Beth Jenkins discovers breast cancer after misdiagnosis of anxiety

Beth Jenkins, a 42-year-old woman, was misdiagnosed with anxiety despite having a significant breast lump, ultimately discovering she had lobular breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. Her...

BBC Health · 11 days ago · 2 min read

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5% of U.S. adults face seasonal affective disorder; light therapy recommended

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects about 5% of U.S. adults, particularly women and those in the Northern Hemisphere, causing symptoms like fatigue and depression during winter months. Light therapy is...

NPR Health · 14 days ago · 2 min read